1 Corinthians 14:5 - Tree of Life Version

⁵ Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues—unless he interprets, so that the community may be built up.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Now I wish that you might all speak in [unknown] tongues, but more especially [I want you] to prophesy (to be inspired to preach and interpret the divine will and purpose). He who prophesies [who is inspired to preach and teach] is greater (more useful and more important) than he who speaks in [unknown] tongues, unless he should interpret [what he says], so that the church may be edified and receive good [from it].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

Common English Bible

⁵ I wish that all of you spoke in tongues, but I’d rather you could prophesy. Those who prophesy are more important than those who speak in tongues, unless they are able to interpret them so that the church might be built up.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification.

1 Corinthians 14:5 Tagairtí Cros

Genesis 30:34

So Laban said, “All right! May it be according to your word.”

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will drive out demons; they will speak new languages;

Romans 14:19

So then let us pursue what makes for shalom and for the building up of one another.

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another workings of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels but have not love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not brag, it is not puffed up,

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you certainly give thanks well, but the other person is not built up.